House Cleaning, Stain Removal & Organizing Tips

Your Resource For DIY Cleaning Tips!

There is an art and a science to keeping your house clean and in cleaning your home completely, thoroughly and efficiently. And just like the professionals, who have seen the worst of the worst dirt and grime, House Cleaning Central has a variety of house cleaning tips and tricks to clean it all.

If you don't know how, it's difficult to remove stains without also ruining the stained items, and to have an organized home that doesn't take hours to complete and then burns you out completely in the process. (Not to mention, is out of control, dirty, cluttered and unorganized again in short order!)

We are here to provide you with useful, realistic house cleaning tips, stain removal and organizing tips, the best cleaning products and even some equipment reviews to help you clean like a professional. Everyone wants to get the most out of cleaning; our valuable tips will help make your house shine, your laundry fresh, and clean and organize every corner of your home.

A Bright Kitchen with Clean Quartz Countertops.

Kitchen Cleaning and Organizing Tips

Tips for Tidying Up the Kitchen They say the kitchen is the heart of the home, and it’s true for most of us. It’s a busy place with people buzzing…

Fire in Brick Fireplace and How to Clean the Dirty Bricks.

Cleaning Dirty Fireplace Bricks

How to Clean Dirty Fireplace Bricks Fireplaces have been a source of warmth, comfort, and relaxation for centuries. The crackling sound of burning wood, the flickering flames, and the radiant…

Clean White Curtains and How to Wash and Dry Them.

How to Clean Curtains

Cleaning Curtains in the House Curtains are an elegant addition to homes but are often neglected. They look so lovely when you first put them up but you really don’t…

Clean Mini Blinds and How to Dust, Vacuum and Clean Them.

How to Clean Window Shades

Cleaning Horizontal Blinds If you’re really up on today’s home decorating lingo, you don’t have “blinds”, “mini-blinds”, or “shades” – you have “window treatments”. However, for those of us who…

Clean Living Room Blinds.

Cleaning Mini Blinds

How to Clean Mini Blinds Mini blinds are an inexpensive and attractive addition to any home. Horizontal mini-blinds can collect a lot of dirt and grime if left hanging neglected…

Winter Cleaning Checklist.

Winter Cleaning Checklist

Winterizing Around the House Winter is the time of year when many people spend the most time in their homes. It’s colder outside and we naturally stay indoors for the…

Cleaning Tips Save On Time

Let's admit it – there aren't many of us that like spending time doing chores but if you're looking for a greener more efficient way of cleaning, tackling stains, or need help with organization methods - check out our long list of housecleaning tips to get your house sparkling and to keep it that way.

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Stain Removal Tips

Adult Cat Laying on Floor Staring at You.

Pet Urine Removal

Removing Pet Urine Odor We all love our pets—they’re part of the family. But accidents happen, whether your pet is being house-trained, feeling unwell, or…

A Chocolate Bar Broke in Half.

How to Remove Chocolate Stains

Quick Methods for Chocolate Stain Removal I am yet to come across a child (or for that matter an adult), who does not like chocolate.…

Dog Chewing Toy on Carpet and How to Clean Carpet Stains.

Carpet Stain Removal

How To Remove Carpet Stains Keeping carpets clean can be challenging, but with a few simple techniques and everyday items, it’s easier than you think.…

Red Stain on White Shirt and How to Remove Blood Stains.

Removing a Blood Stain

How To Remove A Blood Stain Blood stains on fabric and clothing can be tough to tackle. Once blood sets in, it’s one of the…

Blue Canvas Sneakers and How to Clean Them.

How to Clean Canvas Shoes

Cleaning Canvas Shoes Canvas shoes are made from cotton, which means they absorb stains easily – especially if they’re white. One walk in the park…

Homemade Cleaning Products

Starched Shirts Hanging in a Closet.

How to Make and Use Laundry Starch

Making Laundry Starch and How to Use It Who doesn’t like a crisp white shirt? While a heavily starched shirt may not be as comfortable as a more natural feeling…

Cleaning Bottles Used to Store Homemade All Purpose Cleaners.

Homemade DIY All Purpose Cleaners

Homemade All Purpose Cleaners Making your own homemade all-purpose cleaners can be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to commercial cleaning products. Many common household items, such as vinegar, baking…

Starched and Pressed Mens Shirt and Coat.

Homemade Spray Laundry Starch

How to Make Your Own Spray Laundry Starch If you love the way your shirt looks after getting it back from the dry cleaners, you’ll be happy to know that…

Home Organization Tips

Organizational Steps Chart.

Tips for Storing Belongings

Tips for Organizing and Storing your Belongings Organizing and storing my personal belongings has been a problem that I have had to face since I became an adult. Actually, I…

A Freshly Made Bed is Just One Way to Create a Cozy Guest Room.

Organizing a Room for Guests

A Freshly Made Bed is Just One Way to Create a Cozy Guest Room.

How to Prepare a Spare Room for Guests

It isn’t often but we do get the occasional visitor that stays a night or two or more. My kids still live at home while continuing their education, sometimes they have a friend that is in town visiting and they all want their own room.

Other times it might be family members that are in town over a holiday and they definitely want their own room.

Whatever the reason is – we are here to help you make relaxing accommodations for a guest room that might be a spare room or one that doubles as a den or home office.

Craft Pin How to Organize Craft Rooms

Organizing the Craft Room

How to Organize a Craft Room If you love crafts then you know how easily your passion for this hobby can take over. Scrap book supplies stacked in one corner,…

Clothing and Laundry Tips

Boys Sports Team Wearing Team Sports Jerseys.

How to Wash Sports Jerseys

Washing and Caring for Sports Jerseys If you have athletes in the family, chances are they come home with some degree of dirtiness on their…

Woman Exercising and How She Can Remove Deodorant Stains from Shirt.

How to Remove Deodorant Stains

How to Remove a Deodorant Stain on Clothing How to remove deodorant stains from clothing caused by sweat or perspiration is a job that should…

How to Wash Babies Cloth Diapers.

How to Wash and Dry Cloth Diapers

Cleaning Cloth Diapers Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy. Choosing to go with cloth diapers or disposable diapers is a personal preference. If…

Baby Outfits in Various Colors.

Removing Yellow Stains from Clothing

How to Remove Yellow Stains from Clothing Our clothes aren’t safe from anything. We spill things on them, we rip them, and we get all…

Salad with Dressing that can Create an Oily Stain.

Removing Grease or Oil Stains from Clothes

How to Remove Greasy Oily Stains If your kids are anything like mine, getting food from their plates to their mouths can sometimes feel like…